Above all spirits

Chapter 449 Meeting (Part 1)

After passing through the corridor, the two entered the main hall under the guidance of a soldier dressed in a Heavenly Guard uniform.

A gloomy and oppressive atmosphere swept over us.

The gray tone is fully displayed.

The interior of the hall is simple and austere.

It was very similar to the style of prisons that Gu Yun remembered.

The entire hall appears to have been carved directly from a single massive rock, without a single gap between the bricks and tiles.

An antique crystal chandelier hangs in the center of the hall.

Although the crystal chandelier looks a bit old and the flame inside isn't dazzling, it gives people a feeling of endless vitality, as if it will never go out.

Under the lamplight, faint patterns shone on the stone wall, suggesting the presence of some kind of magic array.

at the same time.

Two guests were already seated on one side of the hall.

They're all familiar faces.

Judging from the teacup on the small table, which was only half full, they had been waiting for quite some time.

The Heavenly Guard who led Gu Yun in said softly.

"The leader has not yet returned. He is probably dining out. Judging by the time, it should be about time. Please wait a moment."

The voice just fell.

The guard stepped forward and gently gestured for Gu Yun to sit in the empty seat on the other side. He then turned around and filled the teacup.

The movements were swift, but somewhat mechanical.

It was as if they were just completing a task.

Gu Yun understood this mentality perfectly; these were just employees who only thought about slacking off when the boss wasn't around.

As a result, I was forced to do the work as soon as I arrived.

The aroma of tea wafted through the air.

But they couldn't stop this Heavenly Guard from leaving.

All that remained was a receding figure.

A soft, muffled murmur drifted over.

"It's really strange that demons would actually visit the Prison Guard, and four of them at once."

...

"Eh?!"

"Isn't this the first place winner in today's preliminary test!"

"He actually came here too."

"Could it be that he is backed by the Prison Administration Bureau?"

Guangxuzi gasped softly in surprise.

Although the sound wasn't loud, it was impossible for a demon general not to hear it.

However, this did not attract Xue Lingjian's attention; he seemed to have gotten used to the flattery around him.

But it was Lin Tong beside me.

He first glanced at Gu Yun, then lightly swept his gaze over Guang Xuzi.

Then he continued to sit quietly with his eyes closed.

strangeness.

Logically speaking, shouldn't Guang Xuzi's words, which were so abrupt, be the first thing to attract attention?

Why did you look at me first?

Surely it can't be that the fact that Feng Qiao was killed has been discovered...

How long has it been...

Gu Yun frowned slightly, ignoring Guang Xuzi's words, and sat down on the other side, pondering the possible reasons.

Seeing that Gu Yun ignored him, Guang Xuzi turned to the side with slight impatience.

He casually picked up his teacup and drank it all in one gulp.

Subsequently.

He looked thoughtfully at the empty teacup in his hand.

He picked up the teapot and poured himself another full cup of tea.

This time, he began to savor it slowly and deliberately.

"Ok?"

“It’s quite delicious.”

'What a freak.'

Werner's voice echoed softly in my mind.

'Most truly exceptional people are eccentric; that's normal.'

'I still don't see any sign of his expertise; I've certainly noticed his incompetence.'

'...'

Time passes slowly.

Sudden.

A powerful aura surged outside the hall.

Although it was abruptly stopped, it was clear that everyone noticed and stood up.

There is no doubt that this conveys a message.

Lin Fan is back.

The heavy door to the hall opened slowly and automatically.

A demon, whose height was no different from everyone else's, appeared in everyone's sight.

Although he appeared somewhat languid, no one dared to be the first to try and get close to him.

Your authority is inviolable.

An invisible aura pressed down on everyone's hearts.

Including the Blood Ling Sword.

Even though Xue Lingjian was somewhat arrogant, that was only towards his peers.

The Lin Fan before him was a demon lord even more powerful than his master, the Second Blood Lord.

Lin Fan glanced at the almost "full" hall, and a hint of impatience immediately appeared in his eyes.

He then spoke.

"Are these the demons who passed the trial today, all here to seek guidance?"

His voice was calm, without any emotional fluctuation.

Xue Lingjian bowed first.

"No, Chief Lin, I'm here to apply for an internal security post in the town's prison."

Each leader has one spot for internal protection.

The so-called internal security.

It doesn't mean that you can be directly admitted without going through the trials.

Instead, once the candidates for the internal protection quota are determined, these individuals can only join the department that assigned the quota, regardless of their ranking, as long as they pass the trial.

It looks like a constraint.

However, the benefits it offers are also enormous.

The demons who are internal protectors can increase their status by one level after passing the trial.

It is said that the top five in the trial will be exceptionally promoted to the sixth-level Heavenly Garment General, a pinnacle of achievement.

Actually it is not.

If a demon who has received internal protection also makes it into the top five, then he will be a seventh-level Heavenly General.

This is a privileged quota for each department.

Don't underestimate this level of gift.

If one only works diligently and without special opportunities, it is almost impossible for a sixth-dan Tianyi to advance to the seventh dan.

Lin Fan did not reply, but glanced at Gu Yun and Guang Xuzi on the other side and said.

"And you? Are you also here to apply for internal security positions?"

Gu Yun quickly shook his head. Although he didn't understand what the internal protection quota was, it must be very precious. What qualifications did he, one of the ninety-six, have? The guy next to him might be a little more shameless.

His purpose in coming here was simply to seek guidance, nothing more, he said.

"I wouldn't dare. I've only come to ask Senior Lin Fan a question."

Guangxuzi immediately wiped the small pearl from his forehead and replied.

"I'm here to ask for advice too."

Lin Fan's gaze did not move, but lingered on Gu Yun for a moment before he walked up to the central platform and said calmly.

"In that case, please sit down."

"Overall, I'm in a pretty good mood today. Normally I would have declined, but I'll stay with you guys for a while."

"Come one by one."

Lin Fan's tone remained calm.

Gu Yun and Guang Xuzi exchanged a glance and sat down quietly.

"You go first."

Lin Fan pointed to the Blood Sword.

"I know you, Xu Lingjian, right? Aren't you the Demon General recommended by Huang Taixu? What's the logic behind you asking me for a spot?"

"What? Trying to scout this place out?"

Xue Lingjian waved his hand and chuckled.

"Chief Lin, you're joking. How could I possibly dare to be an informant for you?"

"It's just because I arrived a little late; the other five departments had already finalized their selections."

"Moreover, as you know, these places were decided almost entirely after receiving enormous favors, and it is almost impossible for them to be changed."

"Only here can I receive fair treatment."

"I just happened to hear that the prison administration has not yet confirmed the number of internal guarantors, so I came here to volunteer myself."